The Best Mexican Food in Tacoma

Community PostDecember 20, 2016

On the hunt for some authentic street tacos? Craving homemade tamales and a happy hour margarita? Believe it or not, Tacoma is home to some absolutely delicious (and we hear pretty darn close to authentic) Mexican fare!

When your taste buds are ready to head south of the border, you’ll want to be sure to have these Tacoma Mexican food recommendations on hand:

REALTOR® Sharon Benson can vouch for that: “Vuelve A La Vida on Pacific is the most authentic Mexican and very, very good… [and that’s coming] from a Southern California girl! You won’t get chips and salsa or margaritas… but you can get a bucket of Coronas & homemade tamales!”

At Vuelve A La Vida, expect a menu with all of your favorites, including a long list of tacos made in “the traditional way,” several types of burritos, tortas, and soups, an impressive seafood menu, and even Mexican breakfast.
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Moctezuma’s has a few locations in the area (including one in Gig Harbor), but we’re lucky to have one in the heart of South Tacoma! Both REALTOR® Linda Solheim-Diehl and REALTOR® Zac Schon highly recommend Moctezuma, and Zac raves about their carne asada and incredible happy hours. Enjoy $5 margaritas on Monday, $2 tacos on Tuesdays, all-day happy hour on Sunday, and more deals—see ‘em all here.

Check out their menus here (including a gluten-free menu + cantina menu) but be careful—if you’re not hungry now, you will be after seeing their long list of tantalizing dishes!
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Ricos Tacos Truck: Keeping it Simple

Located at 5015 Center St Tacoma, WashingtonHours: Open every day 10am - 9pm

Tucked away on Regents Boulevard near Lowe’s in Central Tacoma, you’ll find Ricos Tacos in the nearby gas station parking lot. “Street tacos are my favorite, and the Horchata [is another favorite menu item]. But they have a wide variety and it all is good,” says REALTOR® Jeri-Kay Lerew.

Located at 701 S 38th St, Tacoma, Washington
Hours: Open every day 9am - 10pm

“You know I'm all about the hole-in-the-wall places!” says REALTOR® John Douville. John recommends El Zocalo Tortas Y Bakery on South Tacoma Way for fabulous Mexican cuisine. Tacos, sandwiches, burritos, windows filled with baked sweets and much more are all on the menu here!
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“My son Colton and his buddies love Memo's,” shares WPP Owner & REALTOR® Michael Robinson. “Looks like a hole-in-the-wall place to me but they swear by it!” Located on Tacoma’s hoppin’ 6th Ave in Central Tacoma, Memo’s uses all-natural ingredients in their huge menu that shows off 20 burritos and some very reasonable catering options.
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Located near the Tacoma Mall in South Tacoma, Funky Iguana comes highly recommended by REALTOR® Krista Osborne: “Funky Iguana has amazing, authentic, delicious Mexican food complete with colorful rooster and iguana statues, comfortable seating, incredible customer service, [and food that is beyond yummy!]” After a long day of shopping at the mall, drop by Funky Iguana to dine in or pick up a few tacos and burritos to go!
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